Julie Kaye Gottschalk, 67 years old of Port Austin, passed away at her home on Saturday April 16, 2022, with her loving family by her side.

Julie was born on December 2, 1954 to the late Martin and Darlene (Weeks) Wiese.  On June 15, 1974, she married Dennis Gottschalk, and they resided in Port Austin for 47 years, raising their family and enjoying the life they had built.

Julie was a lifelong member of the Bird Creek Golf Course and had made a hole in one, on two different occasions in her golfing lifetime. She and her golf partners won many tournaments, and always had fun being together. Julie had also held the position of Athletic Director at North Huron schools, was the High School principal secretary, had served as the lunch lady, drove school bus, and also coached Jr. High Basketball. Julie was also the church organist for many years at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Kinde and an auxiliary member of the Port Austin American Legion.  Julie than went on to receive her LPN degree, and worked at Courtney Manor as the activities director, and worked for many years at McLaren Thumb Hospital. She enjoyed golfing, swimming, traveling, cooking and spending as much time as possible with her family and grandchildren.

Julie is survived by her husband Dennis; her daughters Penny (Keith) Ferreri, and Sarah Shelton; her grandchildren Logan Ferreri, Gianna Ferreri, Parker Ferreri, Jack Ferreri, Steven Shelton, Eliza Shelton; brothers John (Patti) Wiese, Matt (Kerry)Wiese; sister Jill (Hal) Martin and sister in law Sue Wiese.  She is also survived by her brothers and sisters in law Pat (Judy) Gottschalk, Bob (Pam) Gottschalk, Carol (Lynn) Bess, Judy (Ray) Guthrie, Colleen (Dan) Talaski, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Mark Wiese, and brother in law Danny Gottschalk.  Left behind to cherish her memories, are her very special friends Mary Babcock, Elaine Horetski  and Debbie Schumacher.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Port Austin, with Father Craig Carolan officiating, and burial to follow in St. Michael's cemetery.

Visitation for Julie will be on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde, from 2:00-8:00 PM, and at 10:00 AM on Thursday until the time of service at St. Michael's Church.

Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund c/o of Dennis Gottschalk.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com